Gunny Bag in foreign trade usually refers to a packaging bag woven from jute or similar natural fibers, commonly used for the transport packaging of bulk goods such as agricultural products and mineral products. Its characteristics are good breathability, low cost, and recyclability, but poor moisture resistance and limited strength. Usage scenarios include grains (such as rice and coffee beans), fertilizers, feed, etc. Precautions: specifications must be clearly stated (such as size, gram weight, warp and weft density), whether there is an inner plastic bag for moisture protection, and marking printing requirements; because gunny bags easily absorb moisture, attention must be paid to rain and moisture protection during sea transport to avoid mold in the goods. Difference from 'PP woven bag': gunny bags are natural fiber, environmentally friendly but easily damaged; PP bags are plastic material, with better moisture resistance and higher strength. Difference from 'FIBC bag': gunny bags have small capacity (usually 50-100 kg), while FIBC bags have large capacity (500-2000 kg). Foreign trade contracts should specify the specific parameters of 'Gunny Bag' to avoid disputes caused by differences in material or workmanship.
📝 Examples
1. This batch of 1,000 tons of coffee beans is packed in gunny bags of 60 kg each; the gunny bags must be fumigated and printed with English shipping marks. (Explains packaging specifications and quarantine requirements)
2. The contract stipulates: Gunny Bag must be double-warp and double-weft, with a net weight of 50 kg per bag, lined with PE bags for moisture protection, and the seller must provide gunny bag samples for confirmation. (Demonstrates quality clauses and moisture-proof measures)
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